Royals Rumblings - News for February 4, 2021
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Royals Rumblings - News for February 4, 2021
With the first spring training workout two weeks away, all that information and know-how boils down to this basic pillar: Pitchers need to be ready to pitch. Period.
The Royals brain trust, including general manager Dayton Moore, manager Mike Matheny and pitching coach Cal Eldred, seems poised to take an aggressive-yet-careful tact with their pitchers rather than treat them exclusively with kid gloves.
“After talking to Cal, he was just like, ‘Come into the season prepared, ready to go for the whole season,’” Royals starting pitcher Brad Keller said last week. “I feel like across the board that was the message for everybody. Don’t expect to get pampered. Come in ready to work and get innings under our belt, and we’ll go from there.”
Former 1966 Texas Western Forward Jerry Armstrong Dies
Jerry Armstrong, a key member of the 1966 Texas Western Miners National Championship team, died this morning at the age of 76. Armstrong s nephew Matt from North Carolina called into the Dan Patrick radio show this morning and relayed the news. According to a source, he had been battling cancer and had been receiving treatment.
Armstrong played three seasons for Don Haskins and developed a reputation for his defensive play. He started against Kansas in the 1966 NCAA regional finals and his defense against Utah star Jerry Chambers in the second half of the National semifinals helped propel the Miners into the title game against Kentucky. Armstrong he did not play against Kentucky, which head coach Don Haskins later apologized for.
George Toma, 91, has prepared the fields for every Super Bowl ever played.
As Super Bowl LV approaches, the Sultan of Sod is on hand at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, making sure the grounds are ready for the showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Toma, who is involved in everything from stripping the previous field, to laser grading and bringing in new sod, recently spoke to
KMBCabout this year s preparations. When you have a Super Bowl on natural grass, you have to start the sod 18 months ahead of the game, Toma explained. So, this sod has been growing on the farm in Georgia for 18 months.
Texas A&M-Kingsville.
The Astros will host a limited number of socially-distanced fans at the stadium over the weekend. Per State and Local health authorities and ballpark and event regulations, all fans, staff and vendors must wear masks at all times while on property, except when actively eating and drinking in their seats. All fans will be subject to a health screening that may include temperature checks upon arrival.
Central Missouri, which has co-hosted the tournament since its inception, is the alma-mater of Astros Owner and Chairman
Jim Crane, who was a standout baseball player in his college career. He played for the Mules from 1973-76, posting a 21-8 record with a career 2.42 ERA. Crane still ranks atop the Central Missouri career leaderboards in complete games (23) and shutouts (7) and ranks third in strikeouts (215). He still holds the Mules single-game strikeout record of 18, which is also a DII College World Series record. Crane was inducted into the University of Ce
Kelce Wins Walter Payton Man of the Year Fan Challenge
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce won the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Fan Challenge. Which means he now has $25,000 to put towards the charity of his choice. This according to an announcement from the NFL on Twitter.
According to Fox 4 Kansas City each NFL team nominates a player whose made a significant positive impact on his community. Kelce has provided time and financial support to Operation Breakthrough which gives opportunities to disadvantaged youth.
Additionally this past fall he announced a STEM lab initiative and his foundation all puts on the Walk the Walk fashion show which raises money for Operation Breakthrough.